Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 15 Aug 7:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Lexington KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. North wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. North wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Lexington KY
 38°N 84.41°W (Elev. 1007 ft)
2:46 pm EDT Aug 15, 2026
8pm EDT Aug 15, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 22, 2026
 
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